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Included Highlights

- 3-day jeep excursion through the Uyuni Salt Flats.

Group Size

Max 15, Avg 10

Group Leader

G.A.P Adventures leader from start until Sucre.

Accommodation

Simple hotels (some nights may be multi-share) (9 nts), bus/train (1 nt).

Transport

Public bus/train, 4WD truck and local flight.

Meals Included

Meals while visiting Uyuni Salt Flats.

Meal Budget

Allow USD150 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see trip details.

Recommendation

Combine this with a Peru adventure - see code PPP.

Reverse Itinerary

This trip also runs in the reverse direction, however exact days may vary slightly - see code BBD.

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Bolivia
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Trip Reviews

I was shocked by how amazing the scenery is in the Altiplano. Red lagoons, flocks of flamingos.... incredible. I especially liked the various rock formations created by geothermal activity. Our flexible schedule allowed plenty of time to hike and climb.

Mark Glass

United States

View this trip: BBDR

Small Group Adventure Travel - G.A.P Adventures

Bolivia Discovery

11 days ex La Paz

Trip Code: BBDR

Trip Style

Original

La Paz, Sucre, Potosi, silver mines, jeep excursion through the Uyuni Salt Flats.

11 days of discovery in the Bolivian Altiplano experiencing awe-inspiring geography, friendly locals, cities rich in colonial history and indigenous culture. Bolivia is a traditional country where modern tourism has barely scratched the surface. If you are looking for an authentic experience and some true adventure, Bolivia is the place.

Other Trip Options:

Bolivia Discovery (BBD)

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Request Space: [7+] spaces available

Available Hotels, Transfers & City Breaks

Currency: USD

$645

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Local Payment 200 USD

Planeterra Donation Amount

Guaranteed - Dates marked with a G are guaranteed to run once you have booked. Dates marked with a D are special discounted departures

Brief Itinerary | View Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive La Paz

Day 2 Night Bus / Train To Uyuni

Take a bus/train trip to Uyuni. Have a free afternoon to visit the city.

Day 3-5 Uyuni / Salt Lakes Excursion (3B,3L,3D)

Embark on a journey through the impressive Salar de Uyuni in some of the most isolated and dramatic geography in South America. Spend three days exploring the remote flats by four-wheel-drive vehicles, between piercing blue skies and blinding white salt flats.

Day 6-7 Potosí

The highest city of its size in the world, UNESCO World Heritage Potosí has had a tumultuous history as a silver mining centre during colonial times. Take an option to descend into a working mine for a close-up look at methods basically unchanged in decades, if not centuries.

Day 8-9 Sucre

Sucre is a fascinating, historic town with plenty of opportunity to explore a variety of museums and colonial buildings. Options include a short trip to the site of 60 million year-old dinosaur tracks!

Day 10 La Paz

Transfer to the airport for the flight to La Paz. Relax and take some free time to explore the highest capital city in the world in the afternoon. Highlights include museums and local markets or visits to the Tiahuanaco ruins, the Valley of the Moon, or Chacaltaya, the highest ski resort in the world.

Day 11 Depart La Paz

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